Well in Welland (10/27/24)

In our continuing quest to see various parts of the impressive 25 mile Welland Canal Trail, Bob, Jack, and I ventured to the town of Welland today for another lovely walkabout. The temps have cooled considerably. It was a brisk 38 degrees F this morning when we got up, so the walk both looked and felt like fall.

The canal seems to split and then come together in a number of areas. We walked on a section of the trail on Merritt Island in Welland, with the canal on both sides. The city of Welland has a population of about 55,000.

Canoe art by the restrooms in the parking lot
where we started the walk

In 2017, in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Canada, the city of Welland planted 150 trees, many of which were given in memory of one or more people.

More fall-colored trees, looking towards one side of the island

A high school rowing group reminded us
of our current homeowner, a member of the Canadian rowing team at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.

Looking down the canal towards the drawbridge in town

Looking across towards another trailhead

Driving off the island towards the drawbridge

While we were in Welland, we decided to check out another local park, Chippawa Park. It is at the end of a lovely residential street. It was a great park with gardens, memorials, and a pretty pond.